August 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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A. CALL TO ORDER
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B. FLAG SALUTE
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C. WELCOME
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Welcome to a meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland. Please be advised that this and all meetings of the Board are open to the public and media, consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975); and that advance notice as required therein has been provided. This is a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Township of Holland at which formal action may be taken. The public will have an opportunity to be heard as indicated on the Agenda, at points in the meeting provided for the public to address the Board.
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D. ROLL CALL
Davis___ Hackmann___ Hance___ McGuire___ Muller___ Schilder__ Walker___ |
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E. CORRESPONDENCE
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E.1. G&T Presentation
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E.2. Thank you note - Joyce Criss
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F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining _XPending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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F.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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F.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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G. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Township Board of Education approve the consent agenda as follows:
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Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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G.1. Approval of Minutes
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Regular minutes of June 29, 2021. |
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G.2. Bill List
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the Bill List dated July 31, 2021 check numbers N0715 thru N0729 in the amount of $572,133.58. and the Bill List dated August 24, 2021 check numbers 10946 thru11017 in the amount of $428,903.28. |
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G.3. Finance
1) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board approve the transfers for the month ending June 30, 2021 as submitted by the Superintendent, as authorized by N.J.S.A. 18A:22-8.1. 2) To accept the Holland Township Board of Education's certification that the Superintendent, Stephanie Snyder, recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly financial reports of the Board Secretary and the Treasurer of School Moneys for the months ending June 30, 2021 and she recommends in compliance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.13(3) that the Board of Education certify that no major account or fund has been overexpended and that as of this report sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year. 3) Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Board accept the School Business Administrator/Board Secretary's, John Trent certification as required by N.J.A.C. 6:20- 2.13(d), that no line item account has been over expended as of June 30, 2021 and that as of this date sufficient funds are available to meet the District's financial obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year |
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H. BOARD PRESIDENT REPORT
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I. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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J. PRINCIPAL REPORT
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K. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
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L. EDUCATION
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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L.1. Accept Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying report for June 23, 2021 – August 12, 2021 and affirms the actions of the administration. (0 investigation, 0 found to be HIB). |
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L.2. Approve Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report
RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the Superintendent's Student Safety Data System Report for January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021. |
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L.3. Approve Mentoring Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Mentoring Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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L.4. Approve Professional Development Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Professional Development Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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L.5. Approve HTS Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Health, Safety, and Learning Environment Protocols for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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L.6. Approve 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 Pandemic Response Plan |
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L.7. Approve Athletic Schedule
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Soccer (Boys,Girls & CoEd), Volleyball, and Cross Country schedules for the 2021-2022 school year.The schedules are subject to change due to rescheduling and post season competition. |
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L.8. Approve Vendors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following organizations/vendors as solicitors for the 2021-2022 school year: •PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) •S.E.E.D. (The Holland Township Education Foundation) •BNL Photography •American Heart Association -Jump Rope for Heart •Lifetouch Yearbook |
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M. PERSONNEL
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackman___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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M.1. Approve Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year: •Trish Bertoldo: Aide/Cafeteria Aide •Todd Lippincott: Custodian (Pending Criminal History) |
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M.2. Approve Summer Hours
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves summer hours for Christine Detrick (Media Specialist) not to exceed 10 hours with the hourly rate of $57.79. (Subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) |
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M.3. Approve Unpaid NJFLA/NJFLIA Leave
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Christine Haffling's request for unpaid NJFLA/NJFLIA leave beginning on or about September 1, 2021 not to exceed 12 weeks on an intermittent basis (pending physician's note). |
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M.4. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Stephanie Bacskai (G&T Teacher), with regret effective August 26, 2021. |
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M.5. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Amber Ritchlin (Cafeteria Aide), with regret effective July 18, 2021. |
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M.6. Accept Resignation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education accepts the resignation of Ms. Lynn Olah (Part-Time Custodian), with regret effective September 8, 2021. |
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M.7. Approve ESY P/T Services
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Maryann Huzar as a P/T (Physical Therapist) for the Extended School Year (ESY). Mrs. Huzar's will be paid $811 for her services. The program was in effect from July 6, 2021 – July 29, 2021, 4 days per week, 4 hours per day |
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M.8. Approve ESY Substitutes
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Mrs. Amy Bashford as a Substitute Teacher for the Special Education Extended School Year (ESY). Mrs. Bashford’s hourly salary rate will be $56.19. The program will be in effect from July 6, 2021 – July 29, 2021, 4 days per week, 4 hours per day. |
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M.9. Approve Staff Members for Home Instruction
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers for Home Instruction as per the negotiated contract for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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M.10. Approve Staff Members for Title 1 Tutors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers for Title 1 Tutors as per the negotiated contract for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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M.11. Approve Aides to Ride School Bus
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all current employed Special Education Aides as supportive transportation aides for students with disabilities as per requirements set forth in the student's IEP, and as directed by the Supervisor of Special Services. |
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M.12. Approve Staff Members as Chaperones
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves all employed teachers, aides, clerks and secretaries with certification or substitute certification to act as chaperones for school activities as per negotiated contract. |
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M.13. Approve Principal Evaluation Framework
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric, Lerner-Centered Initiatives, Ltd. to evaluate the building principal for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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M.14. Approve Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Danielson Framework for Teaching as the model for teacher evaluation for the 2021-2022 school year. |
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M.15. Approve Annual Summative Teacher Evaluation
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Annual Summative for the Teacher Evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year. |
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M.16. Approve Observation/Evaluation Tools for Non Teaching Staff Members
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves observation/evaluation tools for the following non teaching staff members for the 2021-2022 school year: •Guidance Counselor •Speech Therapist •Physical Therapist •Occupational Therapist •Learning Consultant •Nurse •School Psychologist •Social Worker??????? •Media Specialist •Aide •Educational Technology Coordinator/Integration Specialist |
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M.17. Approve Extra and Co-Curricular Activities Directors
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the following staff as extra and co-curricular activities directors, for the 2021/2022 school year as per negotiated contract (rate are subject to adjustment after settlement of contract) Pending Student Involvement and completion of season: Position/Staff Member/Stipend Drama Club/Nancy Zrake/$2,969 Yearbook Advisor (Split Position): Stephanie Kane and Tracy Kephart/$1,604.50 each (Overrides June 29, 2021 BOE Approval) Soccer (Girls): Chris Croasdale/$2,155 (Pending Criminal History & Substitute Certification) Volleyball: Dana Stem/$2,155 (Pending Criminal History & Substitute Certification) WHTS/(Split Position)Jason Kries and Ryan Pfenning/$751.50 each |
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M.18. Approve Volunteer
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Julie Nungester as a volunteer to assist Mrs. Shelli Deckert (Coach) with Cross County Team. |
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M.19. Approve Director of Building and Grounds Job Description
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves Director of Building and Grounds Job Description. |
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M.20. Approve Director of Building and Grounds Contract
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves executing the contract of employment between the Holland Township Board of Education and Mr. Drew Vamderzee, Director of Building and Grounds, from on or about November 15, 2021 through June 30, 2022, as per the contract terms and conditions. |
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M.21. Approve Director of Building and Grounds Shared Services Contract with Alexandria Township Schools
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the Shared Services contract for the Director of Building and Grounds Services with Alexandria Township Schools. |
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M.22. Annual Appointment of Officers/Appointments
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education appoints the following officials, for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 (John Trent) and from the official start date through June 30, 2022 (Drew Vanderzee): •Business Administrator: John Trent •Board Secretary: John Trent •Purchasing Agent: John Trent •Custodian of School Records: John Trent •Affirmative Action Officer: John Trent •Public Agency Compliance Officer: John Trent •Right to Know Coordinator: Drew Vanderzee •Indoor Air Quality Compliance Officer: Drew Vanderzee •AHERA Representative: Drew Vanderzee •Safety Committee Coordinator: Drew Vanderzee •Integrated Pest Management Manager Coordinator/Plan: Drew Vanderzee •School Safety Specialist: John Trent |
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M.23. Approve Increment Withholding for Employee N umber 21960687
WHEREAS, employee number 21960687 (“Employee 21960687”) is currently employed by the Holland Township Board of Education (“Board”) as a teaching staff member; and WHEREAS, the Board’s Superintendent has recommended that Employee 21960687’s employment salary and adjustment increments be withheld during the 2021-2022 school year, and that the salary of such employee be maintained at the same amount as the salary level for such employee as during the 2020-2021 school year; and WHEREAS, the Board finds that good cause exists to withhold Employee 21960687’s salary and adjustment increments for the 2021-2022 school year only. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby affirms the recommendation of the Superintendent and withholds the employment salary and adjustment increments of Employee 21960687 for the 2021-2022 school year only. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that absent additional formal action by the Board, Employee 21960687’s salary and adjustment increments shall be restored during the 2022-2023 school year. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby directs the Business Administrator/Board Secretary to provide Employee 21960687 with written notice that his/her employment salary and adjustment increments for the 2021-2022 school year are being withheld, together with the reasons therefor, within ten (10) days of the date of this resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:29-14. |
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N. POLICY
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote:Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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N.1. Approve Second Reading and Adoption of Policies and Regulations
RESOLVED that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent the Holland Township Board of Education approves the second reading and adoption of the following Policies and Regulations: •P 0131 (Bylaws, Policies and Regulations) •P 1521 (Educational Improvement Plan) - Abolished •P 1649 (Federal Families First Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Act) - Abolished •P 3134 (Assignment of Extra Duties) •P & R 3142 (Nonrenewal of Nontenured Teaching Staff Member) •P & R 3221 (Evaluations of Teachers) •P & R 3222 (Evaluation of Teaching Staff Members, Excluding Teachers and Administrators) •P & R 3223 (Evaluation of Administrators, Excluding Principals, Vice Principals, and Assistant Principals) •P & R 3224 (Evaluation of Principals, Vice Principals, Vice Principals and Assistant Principals) •P & R 4146 (Nonrenewal of Nontenured Support Staff Member) •P & R 6471 (School District Travel) •P 8561 (Procurement Procedures for School Nutrition) |
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O. FINANCE AND FACILITIES
Motion made by , seconded by , to approve the following items: Roll Call Vote: Hackmann___Hance___McGuire___Muller___Schilder_____Walker___Davis___ |
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O.1. Approve Educational Evaluation Services contract with Success Across the Spectrum LLC for 2021-2022 school year
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves the 2021-2022 Educational Evaluation Services contract with Success Across the Spectrum LLC. The contract will be for the 2021-2022 school year. Contract rate is $410/evaluation. |
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O.2. Approve Joint Transportation Agreement and Bus Routes for the 2021-2022 School Year.
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approves 2021-2022 Joint Transportation Agreement between the Holland Township Board of Education and the Delaware Valley Regional High School District in the amount of $389,213.00 for the following transportation routes September 1,2021 through June 30, 2022. H01 $340421 H02 $35561 H03 $34850 H04 $37052 H05 $35446 H06 $34074 H07 $35901 H08 $34850 H09 $334325 H10 $34330 H11 $32403 ESY TRANSPORTATION HEO1 $2135.00 HEO2 $2851.00 HEO3 $2753.00 FURTHER RESOLVED that the Holland Township Board of Education approves the cost for all above noted Bus Routes. |
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O.3. Approve FY 22 Tuition Contracts with the following school districts:
Alexandria Township School ED Student in the amount of $21,835.00 Milford School MD Student in the amount of $21,835.00 plus an aide $15, 606 Any additional services will be billed accordingly |
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O.4. Approve Bid for Garage Roof Replacement
RESOLVED, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Holland Township Board of Education approve, accept and award bid for garage roofing replacement (NJ DOE Project Number 19-2220-060-21-1000; Spiezle Architectural Group Commission Number: 20K082) to Strober-Wright Roofing, Incorporated for the following: BASE BID: $176,206.00 |
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P. SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS
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P.1. Set 2021-2022 District Goals
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P.1.a. Develop and Action Plan to address areas of academic need identified through benchmark and standardized testing
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P.2. Set 2021-2022 Board of Education Goals
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P.2.a. Complete Strategic Planning Process during the 2021-2022 school year
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P.2.b. The BOE will monitor and evaluate student performance bi-yearly through presentation of assessment data by the administrative team
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P.2.c. Investigate ways to offset financial shortfalls caused by state aid losses. i.e. - regionalization studies, shared service agreements
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Q. COMMENTS: PUBLIC - GENERAL
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The Holland Township Board of Education welcomes input from public entities and/or private persons as described in Policy #0167. At the discretion of the presiding officer, comments may be limited to three minutes in length.
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION
WHEREAS the “Open Public Meetings Act” (Chapter 231 Laws of 1975) authorizes a public body to exclude the public from that portion of a meeting at which specified topics are to be discussed under circumstances where the public consideration of such topics will clearly endanger the public or where the personal privacy or guaranteed rights of individuals whose activities or affairs are to be discussed would clearly in danger of unwarranted invasion; be it RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Township of Holland now adjourns its public session to reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the following: __Confidential Matters by Law or Court Order __Purchase Property _XPersonnel Matters __Invasion of Individual Privacy Employee or Student __Investigation into Violations of Law __Suspension, Civil Penalty or Loss of a License or Permit __Disclosure would Impair District’s Right to Receive Funding __School/Public Security __Collective Bargaining __Pending, Ongoing or Anticipated Litigation And be it further RESOLVED that the matters discussed in Executive Session will be made public when confidentiality is no longer required. |
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R.1. Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board of Education enter Executive Session at ______ to discuss _________. |
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R.2. Motion to Enter Public Session
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools the Holland Board return to Open Session at __________. |
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S. ADJOURNMENT
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S.1. Motion to Adjourn
Motion made by ______, seconded by ______, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools that the Holland Board of Education adjourn the meeting at ________. |